Persbericht: Appeal for Peace

Appeal for Peace

Of the Cambodian civil society groups on the armed clash between the Cambodian and Thai troops near Preah Vihear Temple

16 October 2008

We, members of Cambodian civil society groups, peace activists express our sadness about the break out of the armed clashes between the Cambodian and Thai soldiers on 15 October 2008 near Preah Vihear Temple.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the soldiers who died/wounded and their families.

We applaud the latest pledge and decision of both governments to come back to resort peaceful means- negotiation table.

We appeal to both governments to take concrete steps to end the armed conflicts; and ask for a third party to help resolving the conflict.

We call for the media of both countries to take an active role in contributing to peaceful solutions.

For more information:

1. Ms. Prak Sokhany, member of the Working Group on Peace, 012 940 851
2. Mr. Cheang Sokha, Executive Director, Youth Resource Development Program, 012 360 464
3. Ms. Chan Sona, Executive Director of Women Peace Makers, 012 568 479

Praktische noot: Landnummer Cambodja is +855